Penile vein thrombosis - Altmeyers Encyclopedia

Definition
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Rarely occurring thrombosis of the circular veins near the corona glandis; a priapism results when the flow of the cavernous bodies is blocked.

Therapy
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Removal of palpable thrombi. Treatment of priapism s. there. Otherwise, local antiphlogistic therapy with non-steroidal antiphlogistics such as diclofenac (e.g. Voltaren Emulgel) or heparinoid-containing external agents (e.g. Heparin-ratiopharm gel/ointment).